Law-lin Tsi explained

Law-lin Tsi
Birth Place:Yunfu, Guangdong province, China
Death Place:Hong Kong
Birth Name:Chow Kit Lin
Other Names:Chi Lo-Lien, Chi Law Lin, Tsi Law-Lin, Tsi Lo-Lin, Zi Luolian
Occupation:Actress, Cantonese opera singer
Years Active:1940–1966
Known For:Co-founder of Union Film Enterprises Ltd, Founder of Tsi Lo Lin Film Company

Law-lin Tsi (; 1924 2015) was a former Chinese actress and Cantonese opera singer from Hong Kong. Tsi is credited with over 140 films.

Early life

In 1924, Tsi was born as Chow Kit Lin in Yunfu, Guangdong province, China.

Career

At age 12, Tsi learned Cantonese opera. In 1937, at age 14, Tsi started her Cantonese opera singing career with Tai Ping Opera Troupe and Kok Sin Sing Opera Troupe. In 1939, Tsi crossed over as an actress in Hong Kong films. Tsi first appeared in Eighth Heaven, a 1939 film and in Rivals in Love, a 1939 film. Tsi also appeared in One Hundred Thousand Children's Corpses, a 1940 Cantonese opera film directed by But Fu. In 1952, Tsi co-founded Union Film Enterprises Ltd, a film production company. Tsi appeared as Ming Fung in Family, a 1953 Historical Drama film directed by Ng Wui, and it was a film debut for Union Film Enterprise. Tsi also appeared as a lead actress in In the Face of Demolition, a 1953 Drama film directed by Lee Tit. Tsi founded Tsi Lo Lin Film Company. In 1954, Tsi became a writer, director, producer, and lead actress in Love in Malaya (aka Malaya Love Affair), a Drama film. Tsi is known for her role as a demure lady or a period beautiful wife. In 1964, Tsi retired from the film. Tsi's last film was The Flying Killer (aka The Female Chivalry), a 1966 Fantasy Action Science Fiction film directed by Chien Lung. Tsi is credited with over 140 films.[1] [2] [3]

Filmography

Films

This is a partial list of films.

Awards

Personal life

In 1950-51, Tsi traveled to Malaya during a theatre tour. Tsi had three daughters. In the 1960s, Tsi lived with her daughters in Seattle, Washington. In 2011, Tsi lived in Canada. On December 24, 2015, Tsi died in Hong Kong.[12] [13] [14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema . Scarecrow Press . 458 . Lisa Odham . Stokes . 2007 . 0810864584 . December 3, 2020.
  2. Web site: https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/HKFA/documents/2005525/11224027/Tsi%2bLo%2bLin_e.pdf . Law-lin Tsi . lcsd.gov.hk . December 12, 2020.
  3. Web site: http://hkmdb.com/db/people/view.mhtml?id=1089&display_set=eng . Tsi Law-Lin . hkmdb.com . December 12, 2020.
  4. Web site: https://www.bcmagazine.net/2016/12/13/early-cinematic-treasures-2017/ . Early Cinematic Treasures . bcmagazine.net . December 2016 . December 12, 2020.
  5. Web site: https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp/en_US/web/fpo/programmes/ectr/film01.html . Film Screenings - Rivals in Love . lcsd.gov.hk . February 11, 2017 . December 12, 2020.
  6. Web site: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201612/11/P2016120800752.htm . Press Releases - HK Film Archive's "Early Cinematic Treasures Rediscovered 3" to feature pre- and post-war productions (with photos) . info.gov.hk . December 11, 2016 . December 12, 2020.
  7. Web site: http://hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=788&display_set=eng . Return of the Swallows . hkmdb.com . April 29, 1948 . December 12, 2020.
  8. Web site: https://amp.scmp.com/article/980061/malaya-love-affair . Malaya Love Affair . scmp.com . December 12, 2020.
  9. Web site: https://sgfilmlocations.com/2014/10/29/malaya-love-affair-1954/ . 马来亚之恋 / malaya love affair (1954) . sgfilmlocations.com . English . December 12, 2020.
  10. Web site: https://www.dianying.com/en/title/11858 . The Lone Swan . dianying.com . December 12, 2020.
  11. Web site: The Flying Killer . hkmdb.com . June 1, 1966 . January 5, 2021.
  12. Web site: https://www.avenueofstars.com.hk/en/ms-tsi-lo-lin/ . Ms Tsi Lo Lin . avenueofstars.com.hk . December 11, 2020.
  13. Web site: https://m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/article.amp.asp?newsIdx=83756 . Comparative glance at Hong Kong war-era films . . March 24, 2011 . December 12, 2020.
  14. Book: Hong Kong Cinema: A Cross-cultural View . 245–246 . Scarecrow Press . Law . Kar . Frank . Bren . 2004 . 0810849860 . December 12, 2020.

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